Military students and families
Military admission and application process
Military students are required to fill out the online application form, pay the nonrefundable application fee and submit their official transcripts to Arizona State University. New students who have not used VA GI Bill® benefits at any institution of higher education in the past may also apply for benefits.
A thriving community of military students
When you enroll at ASU, you’re joining more than 6,000 service men and women actively pursuing degrees with ASU Online. You’ll also be part of a top-ranked university with support services designed to meet your unique needs as an active duty service member, veteran or military family member.
Is ASU Online a good school for military students?
Yes! ASU Online is a great school for military-affiliated students. In fact, ASU ranks No. 3 for best online bachelor’s programs for veterans by U.S. News & World Report, 2023. We’re also ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report for our online master’s in engineering programs for veterans, online master’s in education programs for veterans, online MBA programs for veterans and online criminal justice programs for veterans.
Military affiliated students get to learn on a schedule that works for them thanks to ASU Online’s multiple start dates throughout the year, and there are no set times for when you need to study. While there are deadlines for projects and assignments, you can log on any time, from anywhere with an internet connection, to complete your coursework. And our online programs are taught by the same award-winning faculty who teach on campus.
Study among peer veteran and active duty service members
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Average age of undergrad military students
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Undergrad military students
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Average age of graduate military students
1,184
Graduate military students
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Hear from our military students
I have taken my classroom to Temporary Duty (TDY) locations in multiple states and deployment in the IndoPacific region. In the past two years, I have flown in support of multiple large force exercises, TDY’d three times, deployed twice and PCS’d (permanent change of station) with my family to another country. Through the support of a loving spouse, impressive educators and helpful colleagues, I have been able to serve my country and complete my degree with a 4.00 GPA up to this point.
Jacob Ortiz
MEd in learning design and technologies
Earn your degree with personalized support
From application and enrollment, to graduation and beyond, ASU Online is proud to deliver a quality online education experience to military members and their families around the world.
Does the military pay for my degree?
Military Tuition Assistance is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Visit our veterans tuition assistance page for details and links to resources to find out if you qualify.
What degrees can I get online?
Active and veteran service men and women and their dependents have a lot of options when it comes to pursuing a degree with ASU Online. We offer more than 140 online bachelor’s degrees and more than 100 online graduate programs.
Support for military students
In addition to an enrollment team that’s dedicated to understanding the unique nature of the military lifestyle, ASU Online is also proud to offer all students a personalized suite of services that includes online tutoring, your dedicated success coach and much more.